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The Folk-Tales of Burma: An Introduction
Contributor(s): Abbott, Gerry (Author), Khin Thant, Han (Author)

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 ISBN: 9004118128     ISBN-13: 9789004118126
Publisher: Brill
OUR PRICE: $248.90  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: May 2000
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Annotation: This handbook is the first in-depth overview of the fascinating world of Burmese folk-tales. Part one provides a wide-ranging and multi-disciplinary survey of folk-tale studies, together with a broad functional classification of Burma's tales.
Part two presents, mostly for the first time in a European language, the categorized actual tales themselves. With commentaries on plots and cross-cultural motifs - past and present.
With index, substantial bibliography, and suggestions for further research.

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BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Folklore & Mythology
- Architecture | Interior Design - General
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General
Dewey: 398.209
LCCN: 00022316
Series: Handbuch Der Orientalistik. Dritte Abteilung, Sudostasien =
Physical Information: 1.19" H x 7.06" W x 9.6" L (1.87 lbs) 412 pages
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2001 pg. 69
 
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This handbook is the first in-depth overview of the fascinating world of Burmese folk-tales. Part one provides a wide-ranging and multi-disciplinary survey of folk-tale studies, together with a broad functional classification of Burma's tales.
Part two presents, mostly for the first time in a European language, the categorized actual tales themselves. With commentaries on plots and cross-cultural motifs - past and present.
With index, substantial bibliography, and suggestions for further research.
 
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